Tamiya 61058 - 1/48 Douglas A-1 Skyraider US Navy 田宮軍事模型戰機 雙星孖星  [61058]

About Douglas A-1H Skyraider U.S. Navy

During 1943 the U.S. Bureau of Aeronautics thought to combine the tasks of torpedo bomber and dive-bomber into one. A few aircraft manufacturers, such as Douglas and Martin, were requested to develop a sizable, single-seat attack aircraft. According to the requirement, Douglas Skyraider, originated by Douglas Aircraft Business, Inc.
The growth ended up being were only available in very early July 1944, and all sorts of evening efforts of designers made the initial prototype&39;s very first flight possible currently on March 18, 1945. Despite the short period associated with the development, trip studies proved the airframe&39;s trip traits satisfactory and aircraft was rated very highly. In May 1945 a letter of intent for 598 production had been finalized. The title "Skyraider" ended up being formally approved the aircraft in February associated with the following 12 months, and circulation to devices was started at the end of the same year. The Skyraider had been powered by Wright R3350 radial motor yielding 2,800 hp and equipped with three big dive brake system in the fuselage.

The Skyraider had several kinds, through the AD-1 to AD-7, recording grand final amount of production of more than 3,000. Included in this, AD-6 had been many produced variant. The advertisement designation for the Skyraider had been changed in 1962, and the AD-6 became the A-1H. Noted because of its durability and a big capability for outside shops, the Skyraider had been popular by its pilots and crewmen.